Deaf Connect (Melbourne)

Occupy Property has been engaged by Deaf Connect to lead the procurement of a new Melbourne office lease for the organisation.

Deaf Connect is the largest whole-of-life service provider and social impact organisation for deaf, deafblind and hard-of-hearing Australians.

Location: Melbourne City Fringe (Carlton, Fitzroy, Collingwood, East Melbourne, Richmond)

Proximity to key public transport nodes

Grade: A & B Grade
NLA: 250-350m2
Fitout: Fitted options preferred

Optimal fitout schedule:

  • 1 x unmanned reception & waiting area
  • 30 x workstations
  • 2 x quiet rooms or phone booths
  • 2 x meeting rooms (4 pax)
  • 2 x meeting rooms (6-8 pax)
  • 1 x boardroom (12-16 pax)
  • 1 x kitchen with breakout space
  • 1 x server room
  • 1 x storage room
End of Trip: End-of-Trip facilities preferred
Car park: Please advise car parking availability
Other: Good natural light exposure
Term: 3-5 year lease term with options
Lease Commencement Date: Q3/Q4 2025 lease commencement date

Early access for fitout/trade will be required (precise period subject to level of construction/refurbishment required)

Preliminary details should be submitted via email to Occupy Property (contacts nominated below). As a minimum, submissions should include (but not be limited to) the following particulars:

— Property listing sheet

— Availability date

— Lease type (direct or sublease)

— Asking rent (specify gross or net structure)

— Outgoings (if applicable)

— Existing fitout schedule (if applicable)

— Onsite car parking allocation & asking cost

— Premises floor plans

— Photos

Submissions to this RFI are due by COB Thursday, 22 May 2025.